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What sort of party should I plan for my child's second birthday?

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My daughter's second birthday is coming up and I want to make it special. Should I invite other children and if so, how many? Will she appreciate hats and noisemakers or is that a waste of time? What food should I serve? What games can we play? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

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okay, I am throwing my daughter's 2nd b-day party at a place called play and learn..... I chose it b/c she is very social and I thoought it would be fun to treat all the kids she goes to school with andother friends to a day at a fun play center. I know my daughter will love all the kids... but I (being unfortunately very self conscious) decided to do this, paid the deposit and sent out the invitations and then subsequently started worrying about what the other parents will think and if they will think it is too much and I am crazy...so I looked online (a little late) to see what other people do.....
Now I am terrified that I have made a big mistake... people seem to be very opinionated about how 2nd b-days should be very simple....

I think that Mom's should invite friends & family,2their child's party. Family are not the only important participants in a child's life, its important for children to interact with other children, thats how they build longlasting childhood bonds.A party that contains your childs' favorite food, favorite cartoon characters, favorite toys, or any activities that you have noticed your child enjoy should be part of the party including bright fun colors. It can be outside/inside depending on the weather, most children like2 run around freely & inside or in a small space that could be difficult2 manage.
Now Caden's Mom you are in no place2 judge whether a mom wants 2rent a farm or not because you don't know if that's child's interest are live animals. You also don't know what is important2 that family to assume that they are catering2 the materialistic consumer society. I'm sure every parent wants2 make their child's birthday just perfect unless ur giving them supportive advice,Bquiet

If your child isn't into a theme/character, how about doing a "color" party? It's fun & educational. Do a fun color...instead of pink for a girl and blue for a boy, do an orange party, or green or yellow. Everything can be that color, including the birthday childs clothes.
It's all about making memories, so if going big is your thing, GO for it!

My son is turning 2 next week. I was going to have his party at the typical bounce house location, but after going to a Spring party that had a petting zoo, and seeing how much he loved that, we are going to have a petting zoo and pony ride for him in our backyard. We will be grilling for the adults and have snacks for the kids. On his actual birhtday, my husband and I have taken the day off and we are going to the park and are going to take family pictures.

I am asking myself what would my daughter enjoy and the answer is friends and being outdoors. The family will be there but she will love to show off her toys and get special attention from her friends. I am planning to hire a musician/story teller and considering a brunch at the park rathern than an afternoon party. Then everyone can go home and nap after the party.

Our daughters birthday is coming up in may and we've decided on a Tinkerbell theme seeing as she adores the movie. We're having family, a few friends and a couple of children. We're going to BBQ hamburgers and hot dogs, cake, ice cream, games and piñata. I've noticed a lot of judgmental comments about other peoples ideas which i think is ridiculous. There is no right or wrong way to celebrate your child&#8217;s big day. The key is to have fun!! If you are having fun, then you know your child will too no matter what you decided to do!

I'm having my daughter's 2nd birthday at Chuck E Cheese. We went there last summer for an event and she had so much fun. For some this may be too extravagant, but I think it's important for my daughter to smile and enjoy life everyday. Each parent should do what works best for their family. For those who feel you shouldn't go overboard, think about the child who will never get to see another birthday party because their life was cut short too soon. Maybe my daughter won't remember what happens on this day, but one day I'll be able to share the memories and she will know to always celebrate the moment in time that was created just for her!

My daughter is turning 2 in April and we have planned her party with a few family and close friends to a place called Pump up the Fun, is a large building with about 8-10 inflatables in it. Kids love it, it's much cheaper than renting one inflatable. We are paying about $120 to rent the place. Have fun and Happy Birthday.

There all a lot of crazy judgemental comments in this page! For the moms looking for advice for a child's second birthday, just remember to make it fun and not stress out! If you have lots of family, enjoy spending time together. If your kid likes the Wiggles or Dora - great!! If your kid likes organic food and time at the park - wonderful! Why must crazy moms all judge what others spend or who they hire or what efforts they make with food, games, etc... Just have fun, and don't get too stressed out about it all! For my daughter's 2nd birthday we had friends and family over (way too many for our small house) and had a build your own taco corner in the kitchen, and the kids colored all over a white paper tablecloth for games. It was pretty simple, slightly hectic, but loads of fun.

Nonsense. Your childs birthday is as much of celebration for you as it is your offspring. The transition from maiden to motherhood is intense! And if a mother or father wants to throw a party once a year to commemorate. I say do it, do it well! invite your frinds, play music, enjoy yourself. Celebrate your childs life while celebrating another year surviving parenthood!

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